consumer sentiment

University of Michigan Says Trade Disputes and High Prices Squeeze Consumer Sentiment

University of Michigan Says Trade Disputes and High Prices Squeeze Consumer Sentiment
University of Michigan Says Trade Disputes and High Prices Squeeze Consumer Sentiment
September 28, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment slipped in September amid concerns about high prices and rekindled trade disputes, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. The survey’s...

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Retail Earnings Will Show What Stretched Consumers Protect
Retail Earnings Will Show What Stretched Consumers Protect
August 17, 2026  |  Retail

America’s biggest retailers are about to turn a weak government sales report into a six-company test of consumer endurance. U.S. retail and food service sales...

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Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
August 07, 2026  |  Economy

The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. That disconnect...

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Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
July 28, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. The organization’s Consumer Confidence Index...

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Easing Gas Prices Lift Consumer Sentiment From All-Time Low
Easing Gas Prices Lift Consumer Sentiment From All-Time Low
June 12, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment has ticked up as gas prices eased, according to preliminary results for June from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. The report’s...

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NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy
NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy
May 27, 2026  |  Economy

Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. These pressures have contributed...

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Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
May 25, 2026  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. “With regard to future rate cuts, I am going to need...

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Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
May 20, 2026  |  Retail

Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. The company released first quarter earnings Wednesday (May 20) showing a 6.7%...

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